Finance 2 March 2026

BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock
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BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock

BAE Systems shares rose 7.9% to 2,278 pence in early London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high after a new buyback filing. The move followed heightened Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 6.4% to $77.57. BAE reported buying 103,006 shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,126.09 pence. The stock ended Friday at 2,112 pence.
March 2, 2026
Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates
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Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates

Haleon shares edged down 0.2 pence to 405.5p in early London trading Monday, after closing Friday up 2.9%. The company last week forecast 2026 organic revenue growth of 3% to 5% and announced a £500 million share buyback. Haleon will pay a final dividend of 4.9p on May 14, with an ex-dividend date of April 9. First-quarter results and the AGM are set for April 29.
March 2, 2026
HSBC stock price slides in Hong Kong as oil shock hits banks — what to watch next
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HSBC stock price slides in Hong Kong as oil shock hits banks — what to watch next

HSBC shares fell 3.9% to HK$141.50 in Hong Kong on Monday, tracking a broader 2.3% drop in the city’s main stock index as oil prices surged after conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors cut risk ahead of key economic data and amid concerns over rising geopolitical tensions. HSBC also filed routine regulatory disclosures, including its 2025 annual report.
March 2, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade
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Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade

Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday at 1,333.5 pence, down 1.4%, after unveiling a full-scale UltraFan 30 engine mock-up and outlining a 2028 demonstrator plan. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said he is open to Germany joining the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter jet project. The company expects up to £2.5 billion in share buybacks in 2026. Shares hit 1,420 pence last week before retreating.
March 2, 2026
Barclays share price: BARC.L faces a new test after MFS collapse rattles lenders
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Barclays share price: BARC.L faces a new test after MFS collapse rattles lenders

Barclays shares fell 4.2% Friday after reports of exposure to failed UK lender Market Financial Solutions, which entered administration amid allegations of double-pledged collateral. Barclays reportedly froze MFS-linked accounts in January. The Financial Times said the collateral shortfall could reach £930 million. Investors also sued Barclays and others in New York over losses tied to bankrupt subprime lender Tricolor.
March 2, 2026
QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date
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QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date

QBE shares closed up A$0.01 at A$21.74 ahead of the March 5 ex-dividend date for its 78-cent final payout. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat, as gains in miners and energy offset losses in banks amid geopolitical uncertainty. QBE’s dividend is 30% franked, with payment set for April 17. The insurer recently reported 2025 net profit of US$2.157 billion, up from US$1.779 billion.
March 2, 2026
Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN
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Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN

Mineral Resources shares closed down 2.1% at A$59.70 in Sydney on Monday, tracking softer iron ore prices in Asia while lithium prices rose. The stock moved between A$59.25 and A$62.49 during the session. Investors are watching China’s upcoming manufacturing data and parliament meeting for policy signals. MinRes will report its next quarterly results on April 30.
March 2, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week
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Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week

Aristocrat Leisure closed down 1.8% at A$47.23 in Sydney after disclosing a buyback of 563,499 shares for A$27.1 million on Friday. The company has repurchased about 15.6 million shares since the program began, totaling roughly A$954 million. Its on-market buyback is set to run until March 2027, up to A$1.5 billion. Half-year results are due May 13.
March 2, 2026
Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms
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Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms

Coles shares closed up 3.7% at A$21.33 on Monday, partly recovering from Friday’s 7.35% drop after weaker-than-expected half-year profit. The company reported first-half sales of A$23.62 billion and net profit of A$511 million, down 11.3% after significant items. Investors are watching the March 11 dividend record date and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision on March 17.
March 2, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after Malaysia grants 10-year licence, setting up Tuesday trade
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Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after Malaysia grants 10-year licence, setting up Tuesday trade

Shares of Lynas Rare Earths jumped as much as 7% to A$20.30 after Malaysia renewed the company’s operating licence for 10 years, allowing continued rare earth processing. The ASX 200 slipped about 0.5%. Lynas confirmed the renewed licence will start March 3, with formal paperwork pending. The company has spent about A$180 million on a new separation facility in Malaysia.
March 2, 2026
NAB share price drops nearly 3% as oil shock hits ASX banks — what to watch next
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NAB share price drops nearly 3% as oil shock hits ASX banks — what to watch next

National Australia Bank shares fell 2.9% to A$47.62 on Monday, underperforming peers as oil prices surged after Middle East tensions. Westpac, ANZ, and Commonwealth Bank also declined. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.03% to a record high, led by energy and gold stocks. Brent crude jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel amid concerns over disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
March 2, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Greggs Shares Struggle Amid Challenges but May Be Undervalued
    May 31, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT. Greggs Plc (LSE: GRG) shares have slipped 16% over one year and 31% over five years amid pandemic disruptions, rising costs, and changing consumer trends. The bakery chain's heavy reliance on physical stores, increased staffing expenses, and competition have pressured earnings. Despite a 4% dividend yield and ongoing expansion plans aiming for over 3,000 UK locations, concerns persist over demand shifts and management's demand planning. Analysts suggest these issues are mostly short-term, indicating potential undervaluation and opportunity for long-term investors in the recovering UK market.